Guardiola warns why Man City cannot be content with famous win at Real

Pep Guardiola hailed a great result and performance but warned the job was not done yet after Manchester City’s stunning win over Real Madrid.

City came from behind to claim a famous 2-1 win at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne, the latter from the penalty spot, scored in the last 12 minutes as City responded in brilliant fashion to Isco’s 60th-minute opener.

The result gave the club some positive news after the shattering blow of their ban from European competition, which continues to cast a shadow over City, although defender Aymeric Laporte suffered another injury that may put him back on the sidelines for a while.

Manager Guardiola said: “I’m happy for the victory, of course, and the performance as well.

“They started well. In the first 10 to 15 minutes we were not able to get the ball. We were not able to make passes. With them it is always difficult.

“But after these 10 to 15 minutes we played really good and when we were playing better we conceded a goal we should not have at this level.

“But then we scored a goal and after that our rhythm came and we scored the second one.

“We are happy but, of course, there is the second leg. It is still not over. If there is one team in the world that can overcome anything, it is this club.

“Hopefully we can do a good performance and go through. We have not won anything yet but to win here is a big satisfaction.”

Guardiola admitted he was relieved to see De Bruyne score. City had missed five of their previous seven penalties.

He said: “I say thank you to Kevin for taking a penalty under pressure. Finally, after losing four penalties in a row, it is good for us.”

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